CW1 2DB is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.3km from Crewe in Crewe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Crewe East ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
The people who live in CW1 2DB are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW1 2DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW1 2DB.
325
38
£ 36,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW1 2DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW1 2DB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW1 2DB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CW1 2DB are high at 201 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brierley Primary School
Westminster Nursery School
Hungerford Primary Academy
Ruskin Community High School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Edleston Primary School
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Springfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Easy Shop0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- A Lite Bite0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crown Hotel0.6 km
- The Brunswick0.6 km
- The Imperial0.4 km
- Dishers Pool & Snooker Club0.7 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- CAFE ASDA0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hero's Bar0.5 km
- Kaspas Crewe0.6 km
- Lyceum Restaurant0.6 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Caprino's Pizza0.8 km
- Cathay Princess0.6 km
- Mama Mia0.3 km
- Pepper Jack's0.8 km
- Shawarma 3600.6 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Panku0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- ASDA Stores LTD0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- 4U Supermarket0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Waverley Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Crewe0.4 km
- Crewe Arms Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe0.5 km
- Nantwich6.5 km
- Sandbach6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Extra Store0.2 km
- Lockitt Street0.2 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Union Street0.3 km
- Bingo Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW12DB · Data under Open Government Licence